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Re: [Practical_Carbine] Re: M1 carbine

A lot of folks talk bad about the Universal carbines 'having problems'. Most
of the problems my Carbine had were solved when i disassembled and cleaned
the bolt.

----- Original Message -----
From: "craig" <asat690319@...>
To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 10:37 PM
Subject: [Practical_Carbine] Re: M1 carbine


>I BOUGHT IT FOR MY SON TO SHOOT SOMETHING OTHER THAN HIS WINCHESTER
> 22, NOT TO COLLECT! IF I WANTED ONE TO COLLECT, I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT
> ONE OF THE MANY GI MODELS MY DEALER HAS STARTING AT $600. I ONLY PAYED
> $300 FOR THIS ONE AND AS LONG AS IT WORKS, I'LL BE HAPPY WITH IT AND
> SO WILL MY SON.
> Craig
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> --- In Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com, john.o.newell@... wrote:
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>> > Its a universal
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>> I'll let someone else break the bad news to you.
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>> J. Newell
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>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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I am buying an M1 carbine today. Any tips on this weapon would be greatly received. Thanks, Craig... 		craig
asat690319
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1:43 pm

I am a BATF Licensed curio & relics collector and with proper procedures i could get a genuine WW II M-1 from CMP  Anniston Ga for about $625 with all it...
Joe Strain aka Yodar
cz52_99
Online Now Send Email 		Aug 16, 2008
1:52 pm

New (Kahr/Auto Ordnance) or USGI? Be advised that while the USGI carbines have a lot to recommend them there are very serious potential issues. Many are...
john.o.newell@...
jnewell2002
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3:46 pm

In a message dated 8/16/2008 6:52:31 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, cz52_99@... writes: I am a BATF Licensed curio & relics collector and with proper...
GLShooter@...
glshooter
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4:50 pm

As a note, even CA residents can buy from the CMP.I want to get one just 'cause. ... From: <GLShooter@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> Cc:...
Jon Carroll
draven_ww
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6:20 pm

Definitely agree that rifles with history can be more attractive than new production. The issue with carbines is how much history are you getting? Getting a...
john.o.newell@...
jnewell2002
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7:02 pm

Hey guys, Its a universal serial# 334*** used of course. I didnt spend too much on it. kinda bought it for my son (low recoil), Craig ... than new production....
craig
asat690319
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10:27 pm

single or double recoil springs? ... From: "craig" <asat690319@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:18 PM ...
Jon Carroll
draven_ww
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10:54 pm

Im not yet sure how to tell if it has 1 or 2 recoil springs. I havent had time to take it apart yet. craig...
craig
asat690319
Offline Send Email 		Aug 16, 2008
11:21 pm

when you undo the barrel band and pull the action assembly you'll know. Easy way to tell, is the chargind handle milled or stamped? had one, ex loved it, got...
Jon Carroll
draven_ww
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11:40 pm

... It has 2 recoil springs. ... too much ... history are ... today will ... carbine could ... excellent ... sell you ... list.Yahoo!...
craig
asat690319
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12:23 pm

... I'll let someone else break the bad news to you. J. Newell [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
john.o.newell@...
jnewell2002
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12:41 am

I BOUGHT IT FOR MY SON TO SHOOT SOMETHING OTHER THAN HIS WINCHESTER 22, NOT TO COLLECT! IF I WANTED ONE TO COLLECT, I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT ONE OF THE MANY GI...
craig
asat690319
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12:22 pm

what bad news? that they work fine, early ones are largely GI parts, and later ones can't feed softpoint ammo? ... From: <john.o.newell@...> To:...
Jon Carroll
draven_ww
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12:46 am

ok, bolt hold open switch or no? yeah i have a little expertise on these... ... From: "craig" <asat690319@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> ...
Jon Carroll
draven_ww
Offline Send Email 		Aug 17, 2008
5:43 pm

A lot of folks talk bad about the Universal carbines 'having problems'. Most of the problems my Carbine had were solved when i disassembled and cleaned the...
Jon Carroll
draven_ww
Offline Send Email 		Aug 17, 2008
5:44 pm

Sorry for my rant. LOL. It has a little switch on the right side by the rear sight that is what I believe is the bolt hold open switch. the bolt looks as if it...
craig
asat690319
Offline Send Email 		Aug 17, 2008
6:20 pm

Howdy. the bolt hold open it right at the front of the bolt. its a little pin. when ya open the bolt, just push down on the pin, and the bolt should stay open....
Jim
irashdiamondbm
Offline Send Email 		Aug 17, 2008
6:42 pm

GI bolt disassembly tool works on universal cerbine bolts just fine. ... From: "craig" <asat690319@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Jon Carroll
draven_ww
Offline Send Email 		Aug 17, 2008
6:23 pm

not on the late model Universal carbines.... ... From: "Jim" <jimbm433@...> To: <practical_carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:42 AM ...
Jon Carroll
draven_ww
Offline Send Email 		Aug 17, 2008
7:01 pm

Howdy Jon. i have not seen any late models of late. mine is an older model. so where is the bolt hold open button placed now? Jim To:...
Jim
irashdiamondbm
Offline Send Email 		Aug 18, 2008
4:10 am

the original Universals used USGI parts, and had USGI op rod/charging handles, and thus had the GI bolt hold open. the middle Universals had a stamped op rod,...
Jon Carroll
draven_ww
Offline Send Email 		Aug 18, 2008
4:45 am

Howdy Jon. yeah id buy another one also if the op rod was in good shape. and i could maybe find a good GI bolt? i am always looking for another M1 Carbine. ...
Jim
irashdiamondbm
Offline Send Email 		Aug 18, 2008
4:49 am

I think a GI bolt can be dropped in, never had the opportinity to try... ... From: "Jim" <jimbm433@...> To: <practical_carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Jon Carroll
draven_ww
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5:14 am
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